Daffodil
SW 6901 · Sherwin-Williams
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LRV
71
Family
Yellow
SW 6901
Color profile
Light value
71 · Very light
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Yellow
Availability
Interior only
“At LRV 71, Daffodil is a very light yellow that reflects most light. Daffodil carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Daffodil under Yellow.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 71 Very light · reflects most light and reads bright
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around DaffodilThis colorDaffodilSherwin-Williams · SW 6901
CoordinatingThey call it MellowSherwin-Williams · SW 9015CoordinatingSalty DogSherwin-Williams · SW 9177CoordinatingPure WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7005Similar colors
Tap any color to compareDaffodil vs Honey Bees
71LRV70
#FAD97AHex#FBD682
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Daffodil vs Funky Yellow
71LRV65
#FAD97AHex#EDD26F
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Daffodil vs Midday
71LRV70
#FAD97AHex#F7D78A
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Daffodil vs Sunny Side Up
71LRV65
#FAD97AHex#F7CE65
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Daffodil vs Golden Plumeria
71LRV67
#FAD97AHex#FBD073
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Daffodil vs Yellow Bird
71LRV64
#FAD97AHex#F1CD7B
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Daffodil vs Sunny Veranda
71LRV76
#FAD97AHex#FEDF94
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Daffodil vs Lemon Twist
71LRV72
#FAD97AHex#FED95D
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Daffodil vs Solaria
71LRV70
#FAD97AHex#F5D68F
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Daffodil vs Naples Yellow
71LRV69
#FAD97AHex#F6D58F
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareDaffodil vs Firelight
71LRV68
#FAD97AHex#F9D97B
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Firelight is near-identical · 3 points darker compared with Daffodil.
Daffodil vs Spiced Butternut
71LRV70
#FAD97AHex#FFD978
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Spiced Butternut is very close match · 1 points darker · leans redder compared with Daffodil.
Daffodil vs Hawaiian Pineapple
71LRV71
#FAD97AHex#FDD773
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hawaiian Pineapple is very close match · warmer compared with Daffodil.
Daffodil vs Spirited Yellow
71LRV76
#FAD97AHex#FFDC83
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Spirited Yellow is very close match · 5 points lighter · cooler compared with Daffodil.
Daffodil vs Island Sun
71LRV69
#FAD97AHex#F4D77F
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Island Sun is very close match · 2 points darker · cooler compared with Daffodil.
Daffodil vs Bee's Knees
71LRV74
#FAD97AHex#FFDD75
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Bee's Knees is very close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Daffodil.
Daffodil vs Dalila
71LRV72
#FAD97AHex#FEE181
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Dalila is very close match · leans greener compared with Daffodil.
Daffodil vs Broadway Lights
71LRV64
#FAD97AHex#F3D27F
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Broadway Lights is very close match · 8 points darker · cooler compared with Daffodil.
Daffodil, answered
What is the LRV of Daffodil?
Daffodil (SW 6901) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 71, so it reflects most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very light range.
Is Daffodil a warm or cool color?
Daffodil has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Daffodil be used outside?
Daffodil is formulated for interior use.
What is the closest match to Daffodil from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Daffodil is Firelight (PPG1211-5) by PPG, near-identical · 3 points darker.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6901
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